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he’s not through when we sign up

“Jesus did not approach these four (fishermen) and ask “are you mine?” No, he knew they were his. But he was not through with them. It was not enough for Jesus to merely have them on his team. He wanted to change them. So, he told them to follow him, and as they did so, he would make them into something different.” -Jefferson Vann

the political gospel

“…the gospel message is not so much a religious doctrine as it is a political statement of God’s intent to rule through his Saviour (Jesus) Messiah (Christ). And that is why you cannot truly believe in Jesus without repentance.” -Jefferson Vann

the real owner

“Even though we feel like we are the owners of our resources, it is really God who is the owner.”

Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Life. (Kindle location 1049).

service with purpose

“Service may bring sorrow of joy to you. It won’t always be easy. But most of all, it will provide purpose and direction to your life as you follow Jesus.”

Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Life. (Kindle location 1013).

resisting the important

“Love people, not simply giving money or serving with projects, but by following the example of Jesus when he resisted the urge to hurry to something more important.”

Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Life. (Kindle location 990).